Re: BELGIUM 2016
I never really got the point of a cover round in national finals. What's the point of judging how well they can sing somebody else's song? It's the Eurovision Song contest; you're not going to get too far with a good voice if your song isn't up to scratch, and kicking someone out in that first round just because they chose a cover that doesn't highlight their voice could mean losing the best song & singer combination of the lot. Unless the cover round doesn't end with any eliminations? Even then, though, it still seems pointless...
That said, hopefully Belgium will end up with another good song this year! I've never been their biggest supporter in Eurovision but I was one of the few people who liked their 2014 entry, and I think their 4th place was well-deserved this year.